a diver with a mass of 60 Kg is standing on the top of a 10 meter high platform. what is the mechanical energy

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Pranav Ponce

19 October, 10:44

a diver with a mass of 60 Kg is standing on the top of a 10 meter high platform. what is the mechanical energy

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Hannah Lane · Answer 1

M. E = 5880 J

Explanation:

Given dа ta:

Mass = 60 Kg

Height = 10 m

Mechanical energy = ?

Solution:

Formula:

M. E = K. F + P. E

K. E = 1/2 * mv²

P. E = mgh

Diver is not moving so K. E will be zero.

M. E = mgh

M. E = 60 kg * 9.8 m/s² * 10 m

M. E = 5880 J (j = kg m²/s²)